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Judge

Judge Marcia O. Conway

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Five Business Days Before Hearing

Filings > 10 pages

  • Two Business Days Before Presentment

Motion, Brief

Communication

Filters:

Document Filing Requirements4 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

All notices and orders setting such matters shall specify both the Courtroom location and Zoom ID/ Passcode.

County Division - Calendar 6 - Judge O'Brien Conway - Standing Order (eff Mar 6, 2025) · Mar 2025 · p. 1|SectionStatuses, Hearings, Motion Calls, Tax Deed Prove-ups, Forfeiture Proceedings, Election Cases, Name Changes and Misc. Remedy Cases
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Every motion or brief must include a table of contents for exhibits, with each exhibit individually designated.

Document
Brief

Must include

  • Table of contents

Court's wording

All motions/briefs, regardless of length, shall contain a table of contents for all exhibits made a part of such motion/brief and each exhibit shall be individually designated (e.g., Exhibit 1; Group Exhibit 2, Exhibit A).

County Division - Calendar 6 - Judge O'Brien Conway - Standing Order (eff Mar 6, 2025) · Mar 2025 · p. 1|SectionMotions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

A tax deed request after prove-up must include a cover letter, transcript, proof of tax payment, requested documents, and a proposed order, submitted as hard copies to the Court.

Document
Tax deed request

Must include

  • Proposed order

Court's wording

As to a request for tax deed subsequent to prove-up, include cover letter with copy to any required parties, transcript of prove up, proof of payment of taxes, any documents requested at the prove-up and proposed order for deed. Please submit hard copies to the Court. Copies of all documents are permitted if attorney retains original.

County Division - Calendar 6 - Judge O'Brien Conway - Standing Order (eff Mar 6, 2025) · Mar 2025 · p. 2|SectionScheduling Tax Deed Prove-Ups; Requests for Tax Deed
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Please provide proposed draft orders to the Court for entry following the appearance.

County Division - Calendar 6 - Judge O'Brien Conway - Standing Order (eff Mar 6, 2025) · Mar 2025 · p. 2|SectionDraft Orders (following a court appearance)

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Motions and briefs must be e-filed with the court.

Motions and Briefs shall be e-filed and served on all parties of record.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Motions and briefs must be served on all parties of record.

Motions and Briefs shall be e-filed and served on all parties of record.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Courtesy Copy Requirements

The moving party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs, regardless of length, to the Calendar 6 mail slot no later than five business days before the hearing.

Next, a complete hard copy set of all briefs (regardless of length), in the format specified in the preceding paragraphs, shall be delivered to the Calendar 6 mail slot outside Room 1701 by the Moving Party no later than five (5) business days before the hearing on the motion (unless otherwise set forth in the scheduling order).

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Hard courtesy copies are required for any motion or brief over 10 pages, delivered two business days before presentment.

Hard courtesy copies are required for any filed motion/brief in excess of 10 pages (including exhibits), two business days prior to the presentment date.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Hard courtesy copies of motions and briefs must have exhibit designations on individual tabs that extend beyond the pages.

Further, hard courtesy copies of any motion/brief shall have not only a table of contents for exhibits with exhibits individually designated as set forth above, but also such designation shall appear on individual tabs, where the tabs shall extend beyond the pages of any motion/brief.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before filing a summary judgment motion, parties should schedule an informal conference with the Court, should always inquire with the Court, and should not make written submissions before the conference.

In many cases, it is helpful for the Court to hold an informal, off-the-record discussion (in chambers or on Zoom) with the lead attorneys of the parties to discuss whether the filing of a summary judgment motion is advisable given the state of the record. No written submissions should be made prior to the conference. Parties, however, should always inquire with the Court prior to filing a summary judgment motion.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Summary Judgment Practice/Informal Conference

Chambers Communication Rules

All parties who have appeared must be copied on any email correspondence to the Court.

All parties who have appeared must be copied on any email-correspondence to the Court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

All parties must be copied on email submissions for entry of orders.

All parties must be copied on any email submissions.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Draft Orders (following a court appearance)

Tax deed prove-ups must be scheduled through the courtroom clerk.

Tax deed prove-ups are to be scheduled through the Courtroom clerk.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Scheduling Tax Deed Prove-Ups; Requests for Tax Deed

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 118 rules apply across Circuit Court of Cook County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email

    Questions, comments, or concerns about the eFileIL e-filing system should be directed to Tyler Technologies at efiling.support@tylertech.com.

  • Contact
    Email to chambers

    Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.

  • Contact
    Email

    Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    Attorney fee petitions for court-appointed attorneys must be filed within 60 days after final order or 6 months after service/cost, whichever is earlier.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Decedent's estate agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court Remote Access Policy, after the judge signs an order, the Clerk of the Circuit Court will upload it to the Odyssey system, where it should appear within two (2) business days.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    Chancery Division complaints must include specific caption designations based on the relief sought.

  • Applies to
    Motion
    Must include
    caption

    Motions to correct errors in criminal cases must be in writing, accompanied by affidavit, and notice must be served on the prosecution.

  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    All initiating papers must include the court name and department/division/district in the caption; small claims complaints must be endorsed 'Small Claims'.

E-Filing

All 9
  • Applies to
    Civil case filing

    E-filing is mandatory for all Cook County civil cases through the eFileIL system as of July 1, 2018, except Quasi-Criminal, Housing, and Wills cases.

  • Applies to
    Verified status report

    In order to ask the Court to consider entering such agreed orders via e-mail, regular mail or courier, attorneys must first e-file a brief “verified status report” that explains the status of the case and the basis for the request.

  • You will not receive orders if your e-mail address is not accurate in the e-filing system and/or you have not filed as the attorney of record.

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View all Circuit Court of Cook County rules
About Judge Marcia O. Conway

Judge Marcia O. Conway is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County. The judge sits in the County Division.

Judge Conway's published procedures include a standing order for Calendar 6 in the County Division, effective March 6, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Marcia O. Conway's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Marcia O. Conway?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 10 pages. Details: delivery two business days before presentment. Hard courtesy copies are required for any motion or brief over 10 pages, delivered two business days before presentment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Does Judge Marcia O. Conway require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Before filing a summary judgment motion, parties should schedule an informal conference with the Court, should always inquire with the Court, and should not make written submissions before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Summary Judgment Practice/Informal Conference

What must be included with notice filings before Judge Marcia O. Conway?

Notices and orders setting statuses, hearings, motion calls, and similar matters must specify both the courtroom location and Zoom ID/passcode.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Statuses, Hearings, Motion Calls, Tax Deed Prove-ups, Forfeiture Proceedings, Election Cases, Name Changes and Misc. Remedy Cases

What must be included with brief filings before Judge Marcia O. Conway?

The rule requires exhibit list and table of contents. Every motion or brief must include a table of contents for exhibits, with each exhibit individually designated.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

How may parties contact Judge Marcia O. Conway's chambers?

All parties who have appeared must be copied on any email correspondence to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Is electronic filing required before Judge Marcia O. Conway?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions and briefs must be e-filed with the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Marcia O. Conway?

Details: recipient: all parties. Motions and briefs must be served on all parties of record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies
Complete rules summary for Judge Marcia O. Conway

Notices and orders setting statuses, hearings, motion calls, and similar matters must specify both the courtroom location and Zoom ID/passcode.

Before filing a summary judgment motion, parties should schedule an informal conference with the Court, should always inquire with the Court, and should not make written submissions before the conference.

Every motion or brief must include a table of contents for exhibits, with each exhibit individually designated.

Motions and briefs must be served on all parties of record.

Motions and briefs must be e-filed with the court.

All parties who have appeared must be copied on any email correspondence to the Court.

Hard courtesy copies of motions and briefs must have exhibit designations on individual tabs that extend beyond the pages.

Hard courtesy copies are required for any motion or brief over 10 pages, delivered two business days before presentment.

Proposed draft orders must be provided to the Court following a court appearance.

Tax deed prove-ups must be scheduled through the courtroom clerk.

All parties must be copied on email submissions for entry of orders.

The moving party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs, regardless of length, to the Calendar 6 mail slot no later than five business days before the hearing.

A tax deed request after prove-up must include a cover letter, transcript, proof of tax payment, requested documents, and a proposed order, submitted as hard copies to the Court.

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